
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode was established in 1996 and recognized as an ‘Institute of National Importance’, and is a Triple Crown-accredited institute holding AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS, which are the most prestigious global B-school accreditations. IIM Kozhikode is ranked 3rd in the management category by the NIRF ranking. IIM Kozhikode offers Academic and Executive programmes for full-time candidates and working executives. Programmes offered at IIM Kozhikode are BMS, PGP, PhD, and executive programmes. PGP is the flagship course of IIM Kozhikode, and the total fees of PGP are INR 23,50,000. Admission at IIM Kozhikode is entirely entrance-based, and the exams accepted are CAT, IPMAT, EMAT, GRE, and GMAT.
IIM Kozhikode offers a wide range of management programs, including BMS, PGP (with specialisations in Finance, LSM, and BL), Executive PGP, and PhD programmes.
Here is detailed information about the admission requirements and important dates:
Admission Overview & Selection Process
Admission to IIMK is entrance-based. Candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements before moving to different steps of the selection process:
MBA & PGP Programs: Candidates are shortlisted based on CAT, GMAT, or GRE scores. Shortlisted applicants must then participate in a Written Ability Test (WAT) and a Personal Interview (PI).
PhD Program: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with qualifying marks. Selection is based on scores from GMAT, GRE, CAT, GATE, JRF (NET), or the IIMB Test.
Important Dates & Requirements
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Details |
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Upcoming Exam |
The GRE 2026 is scheduled for April 20, 2026. |
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Eligibility |
Varies by course; generally requires a recognized degree and minimum aggregate marks. |
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Stream |
All admissions are centralized within the Management stream. |
Final selection is based on entrance exam performance, academic history, and performance in the WAT/PI rounds.
Explore various scholarships and financial aid options designed to help cover your tuition and study costs. Find the right funding to support your education and reach your goals without the financial stress.
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Institutional Scholarships |
IIMK Merit Scholarship |
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IIMK Need-Based Financial Assistance (NBFA) |
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Private Organization Scholarships |
IDFC First Bank MBA Scholarship |
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Mirae Asset Foundation (MAF) Scholarship |
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Aditya Birla Group Scholarship |
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OP Jindal Engineering & Management Scholarship (OPJEMS) |
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Central Government Scholarships |
Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students |
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National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students |
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Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses |
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Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities |
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Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme |
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State Government Scholarships |
Rajarshee Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship (Maharashtra) |
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BC/MBC/DNC Scholarship Scheme (Tamil Nadu) |
The following table highlights the eligibility criteria and selection process for the IIM Kozhikode courses:
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Course Name |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
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PGP |
Graduation: 60% |
CAT/ GMAT/ GRE score + WAT + Personal Interview (PI) |
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EPGP |
Graduation: 50% |
EMAT/ CAT/ GMAT/ GRE + PI + Minimum three years of Work Experience |
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Doctoral Programme in Management |
Post Graduation |
GATE/ CAT/ UGC NET |
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BMS |
10 + 2 |
IIMK BMSAT + Interview |
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Certificate |
Graduation: 50% |
Merit-based |
Check the latest qualifying marks and category-wise requirements needed to secure admission at IIM Kozhikode. Check minimum scores and selection criteria used to shortlist candidates for the upcoming academic session.
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Category |
CAT Score Percentile |
CAT Sectional Percentile |
SSC/X Class Percentage |
HSC/XII Class Percentage |
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GEN |
85 |
75 |
60 |
60 |
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OBC-NCL/EWS |
75 |
65 |
60 |
60 |
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SC |
65 |
55 |
55 |
55 |
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ST/PwD |
55 |
45 |
55 |
55 |
IIM Kozhikode placements are divided into two parts: Final Placement and Summer Placement. The final placements are conducted at the end of the second year. The Summer Placement is conducted at the completion of the first year, and students get exposure to the industry for 8-10 weeks. The Final Placement & Summer Placement for 2026 have not been conducted. Students looking for placement details can refer to the IIM Kozhikode Final Placement Report 2025 and the Summer Placement Report 2024.
IIM Kozhikode Final Placement 2025 achieved 100% placement with 161 recruiters participating in the Final Placement Drive, including 57 new recruiters. The highest CTC offered at IIM Kozhikode 2025 was INR 81.00 LPA; the average CTC was INR 28.18 LPA; the average CTC for females was INR 31.04 LPA; and the median CTC was INR 27.50 LPA. Prominent recruiters at IIM Kozhikode were Accenture, Adani, Aditya Birla Capital, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, Flipkart, Microsoft, AB InBev, Airtel, ITC, Hindustan Unilever Limited, and many more.
IIM Kozhikode Summer Placement 2024 achieved 100% placement with 147 recruiters participating in the Summer Placement Drive, including 53+ new recruiters. The highest stipend received by the students of IIM Kozhikode was INR 7 lakhs, the average stipend was INR 2.63 lakhs, the average stipend for females was INR 2.77 lakhs, and the median stipend was INR 2.50 lakhs. Prominent recruiters at IIM Kozhikode were Accenture, American Express, Airtel, Axis Bank, Cinepolis, Deloitte, VI, TCS, Amazon, Flipkart, ITC, PUMA, Myntra, and many more.
Here are the key details of the IIM Kozhikode Final Placement 2025
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Particulars |
Details |
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No. of Recruiters that Participated |
180 |
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No. of New Recruiters |
57 |
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Increase in the total no. of recruiters |
8.3% |
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No. of students who participated |
561 |
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Ratio of Students |
41% Female & 59% Male |
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No. of International Offers |
13 |
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Increase in the Highest CTC |
12.5% |
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Highest Package |
INR 81.00 LPA |
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Average Package |
INR 28.18 LPA |
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Average Female Package |
INR 31.04 LPA |
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Median Package |
INR 27.50 LPA |
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Average Package of the top 5% |
INR 49.00 LPA |
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Average Package of the top 10% |
INR 46.71 LPA |
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Average Package of the top 20% |
INR 42.53 LPA |
Ratio of students with different Academic Backgrounds
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Academic Background |
Ratio |
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Engineering |
54% |
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Commerce |
26% |
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Arts |
15% |
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Others |
5% |
Ratio of students with different Work experience
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Work Experience |
Ratio |
Sector |
Ratio |
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Average Work Experience |
17 months |
IT & Analytics |
32% |
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Freshers |
31% |
BFSI |
19% |
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1-12 months |
15% |
Manufacturing |
14% |
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13-23 months |
19% |
Consulting |
14% |
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24-36 months |
24% |
Pharma |
4% |
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38+ months |
11% |
Others |
17% |
IIM Kozhikode Final Placement distribution: Domain-wise
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Domain |
Distribution |
Highest CTC |
Average CTC |
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Consulting |
32% |
INR 45.50 LPA |
INR 33.13 LPA |
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IT & Analytics |
13.5% |
INR 71.00 LPA |
INR 28.54 LPA |
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Sales & Marketing |
14.4% |
INR 41.50 LPA |
INR 25.16 LPA |
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General Management |
16.4% |
INR 42.00 LPA |
INR 25.62 LPA |
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Operations |
4.5% |
INR 53.58 LPA |
INR 28.33 LPA |
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Finance |
19.2% |
INR 81.00 LPA |
INR 24.97 LPA |
Here are the key details of the IIM Kozhikode Final Placement 2024
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Particulars |
Details |
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No. of Recruiters that Participated |
147 |
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No. of New Recruiters |
53+ |
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No. of students who participated |
562 |
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Ratio of Students |
55% Female & 45 % Male |
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Highest Stipend |
INR 7.00 lakhs |
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Average Stipend |
INR 2.63 lakhs |
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Average Female Stipend |
INR 2.77 lakhs |
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Median Stipend |
INR 2.50 lakhs |
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Average Stipend of the top 5% |
INR 6.60 lakhs |
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Average Stipend of the top 10% |
INR 6.06 lakhs |
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Average Stipend of the top 20% |
INR 5.22 lakhs |
Ratio of students with different Academic Backgrounds
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Academic Background |
Ratio |
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Engineering |
53% |
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Commerce |
17% |
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Science |
12% |
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Arts |
10% |
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Others |
8% |
Ratio of students with different Work experience
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Work Experience |
Ratio |
Sector |
Ratio |
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Average Work Experience |
27 months |
IT & Analytics |
37% |
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Freshers |
28% |
BFSI |
15% |
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1-12 months |
9% |
Sales & Marketing |
10% |
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13-23 months |
21% |
Consulting |
17% |
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24-36 months |
27% |
Operations |
14% |
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38+ months |
15% |
Others |
7% |
IIM Kozhikode Final Placement distribution: Domain-wise
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Domain |
Distribution |
Highest Stipend |
Average Stipend |
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Sales & Marketing |
25% |
INR 7.00 lakhs |
INR 2.47 lakhs |
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Consulting |
23% |
INR 7.00 lakhs |
INR 3.49 lakhs |
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Finance |
17% |
INR 7.00 lakhs |
INR 2.32 lakhs |
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General Management |
15% |
INR 6.00 lakhs |
INR 2.55 lakhs |
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IT & Analytics |
13% |
INR 4.40 lakhs |
INR 2.08 lakhs |
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Operations |
7% |
INR 4.45 lakhs |
INR 3.07 lakhs |
Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode: Alumni
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Name |
Designation |
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Neel Kothari |
CEO of iZooto, a leading owned audience marketing platform. |
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Yash Sehgal |
Co-founder and COO of BeatO, a healthcare startup. |
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Nitin Gupta |
Co-founder and CEO of PharmEasy, an online pharmacy. |
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Sneha Choudhary |
Co-founder and CEO of Zolo, a co-living startup. |
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